US Bridges

US 54 NB over Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 4.24 Mi. N. Jct. F.M.2529 · Structure no. 240720016701102

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,469
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 NB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 54 NB over Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,469 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,520 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 54 NB
CrossesDrain
Location4.24 Mi. N. Jct. F.M.2529
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98089, -106.35312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,469 (2019)
Projected traffic16,520 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 NB over Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 NB over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 NB over Drain carry?

About 3,469 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 54 NB over Drain?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 NB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.